“Can my son have soy milk if he has a dairy allergy?”
My son was diagnosed with a dairy allergy. Whenever he has cow milk, he gets hives or rashes, but I still want him to get the nutrients he needs from milk. Can he have soy milk instead?
3 Answers
Pediatrics|PediatricAllergy/ImmunologyMilkallergy
I strongly advise that you see an allergist who will be able to test your child for dairy alternative milks to see which one he will be safe with. I would not suggest blindly trying products as you are risking a reaction in him.
Hi,
Assuming that your son tested negative to soybean, he can have soy milk. However, depending on the age of the child, I usually switch to a more hypoallergenic infant or toddler formula. We have observed that a significant percentage of children with milk allergy that are switched to soy milk, will subsequently develop an allergy to soybean and will have to change again. I suggest you consult a local allergist for more detailed recommendations.
Best wishes,
Duane Wong
Assuming that your son tested negative to soybean, he can have soy milk. However, depending on the age of the child, I usually switch to a more hypoallergenic infant or toddler formula. We have observed that a significant percentage of children with milk allergy that are switched to soy milk, will subsequently develop an allergy to soybean and will have to change again. I suggest you consult a local allergist for more detailed recommendations.
Best wishes,
Duane Wong
Yes he can as there is no cross reaction between dairy and soy.
